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aabwk4

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The nurse notes that the client is scheduled to receive a dose of potassium. What is the most appropriate time for the client to receive this medication?
 
  a. Directly after dinner in the evening
  b. One hour before lunch in late morning
  c. With water only in the late afternoon
  d. First thing after rising in the morning

Question 2

The nurse checks the expiration date on the medication to be administered and finds that the drug expired 2 days ago. What is the most appropriate action on the part of the nurse?
 
  a. Hold one dose of the medication.
  b. Return the medication to the pharmacy.
  c. Contact the physician for orders.
  d. Administer the drug but monitor the client.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Potassium is a drug that can irritate the stomach. Therefore it should be given after meals.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
When a medication is found to have expired, discard it or return it to the pharmacy.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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